Corokia x cheesemanii Korokio / Wire Netting Bush is one of New Zealand's most versatile, tough, and garden-worthy native shrubs, and a plant that earns its place in landscapes from the windswept coast to the urban garden. A natural hybrid between Corokia buddleioides and Corokia cotoneaster, this slender, erect, multi-branched shrub features dense, interlacing branches that make it an excellent choice for screening and hedging. In spring, Korokio becomes smothered in bright, canary-yellow star-shaped flowers, creating a beautiful and eye-catching seasonal display. Following the flowers, it produces red, orange, or yellow berries in autumn, which are eagerly enjoyed by native birds.
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Corokia cheesemani
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Botanical Name Corokia x cheesemanii Māori Name Korokio Common Name Wire Netting Bush Family Argophyllaceae Type Evergreen shrub Origin Natural New Zealand hybrid — C. buddleioides x C. cotoneaster Mature Height Up to 3 m if left untrimmed; easily maintained between 75 cm and 2 m Mature Spread Approximately 1 m Sun Requirements Full sun to partial shade Soil Adapts well to most soil types; prefers well-drained conditions Flowering Spring — bright canary-yellow star-shaped flowers Fruiting Autumn — red, orange, or yellow berries; attracts native birds Wind Tolerance Excellent — handles strong winds and coastal exposure Frost Tolerance Hardy to frost Drought Tolerance Good once established Waterlogging Avoid sites that are boggy in winter Growth Rate Moderate Maintenance Very low — responds well to trimming Conservation Status Not Threatened
